stay off
phrasal verb
stayed off; staying off; stays off
1
: to avoid (something)
Let's stay off the subject of politics.
She's doing a good job of staying off drugs.
2
: to not go on (something)
Please stay off the grass.
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Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Yes, but officials warn observers to stay off the tracks.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
James has been dealing with a nerve issue on his right side, forcing him to stay off the basketball court until recently, when he was finally cleared to take part in physical practice.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
His mom sat beside him but stayed off-screen, reaching to adjust his glasses from time to time.
—Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Yes, but officials warn observers to stay off the tracks.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
James has been dealing with a nerve issue on his right side, forcing him to stay off the basketball court until recently, when he was finally cleared to take part in physical practice.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
His mom sat beside him but stayed off-screen, reaching to adjust his glasses from time to time.
—Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stay off
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“Stay off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20off. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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